Paul Konerko hit a two-run home run and Jim Thome hit the 494th long ball of his career, but it wasn't enough as the White Sox fell to the Rangers in the series opener. Mike MacDougal gave up the go-ahead run in the eighth.

Marlon Byrd hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help the Rangers take the series opener from the White Sox. Ian Kinsler hit a solo homer, while Gerald Laird added a two-run shot. Kason Gabbard got a no-decision.